Because this clause wasn't in the lease agreement, they closed the case and told me to take it up civilly because they couldn't prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he wasn't permitted to take everything in the house.  

I know for myself and other investors they have had situations where someone in the building department says something verbally but then when you go to get the permits or approval things have changed.

My second house was under contract before it was even listed, but the combination of my GC disappearing and having to restart the permitting process for the carport in March right at the start of Corona lock downs dragged that out and eventually feel out of contract.

It also says under the accessory uses section: "nonhabitable structure requiring a building permit." 

Quote from @Devin James: Quote from @Dominic Mazzarella: Quote from @Devin James: Everything went wrong with this investment:   - Took 4 months longer than expected   - Cost $10K more to build than we anticipated   - Sold for $20K less than we anticipatedWe still profited with a 30% return on equityThis is why I love Real Estate InvestingWhen you do your diligence and stay conservative with your numbers, it takes something really bad to lose money.Here was the original post:My siblings and I are building a home in North Port, FL.Here are the numbers: - Finished Home Value: $412Kish - Land Cost: $19,750.39 - Construction & Permitting Costs: $304,897Additional costs: - Environmental Site Assessment - General Liability Insurance - Builders Risk Insurance - Construction FinancingWe will be listing the home this weekPhotos coming soon!! 

In order to move back into the home, the homeowner would need to reinstate or payoff the loan, including the costs of the receivership as permitted in the order.

Our average construction time is about 8 months after permit is issued and we are always improving.

Make sure any renovations comply with local regulations and obtain the necessary permits if plumbing changes are involved.

Many of my customers who are traveling nurses buy condos or townhomes in Florida as vacation homes, then rent them out when they're not in town.This system has proven to be very lucrative, as it allows them to service the mortgage debt and generate a good cash flow.

Similar areas that have legal under utilized permitted space convert to max studios that you can fit.